… Duakin’s upbringing in North Borneo, Malaysia, where the disproportionate effects of climate change on indigenous people are unmistakable, was extremely formative in his passion … the accelerating consequences of climate change, including extreme heat waves, frequent landslides, prolonged droughts, and more. “These firsthand experiences have compelled me to … emissions, low- and middle-income communities (LMI) often face barriers that prevent them from enjoying the advantages of clean energy such as reduced energy bills, improved health, …